US and EU reach agreement on trade tariffs after closed-door meeting between President Trump and EU commission chief Von der Leyen. Deadline was set for Friday, with potential for increased import taxes from 15% to 30% if no deal was reached.
Emergency ordinance declared after illegal party in Haarlemmermeer Forest - Police intervene after call on social media leads to secret location in forest.
Marianne Vos wins first stage and yellow jersey in Tour de France Femmes, Dutch rider grabs yellow on first day for third time in four editions. Crashes and abandonments mark first stage, Vos beats leader Pauline Ferrand-Prévot in final meters for spectacular victory.
Heavy rain in southern Germany and Switzerland is expected to continue for several days, with potential for over 200mm of total rainfall in some areas, while Italy and the Balkans will also experience heavy rainfall, making for dangerous driving conditions during what is expected to be one of the busiest weekends for summer travel in Europe.
Dutch man found after two days in Norway after he went missing while hiking on the Troll Route. Rescue helicopters and volunteers searched for him in vain in foggy and dangerous territory until the man was finally found this afternoon at 1050 meters altitude and is in good health.
France joins 147 other countries that have long recognized the Palestinian state, including eight EU countries in 1988 and three Western European countries last year. This recognition puts pressure on Israel to find a political solution for the occupied Palestinian Territories, according to researchers.